Overview of Microgrid Results

Microgrid Name Generation Bus Minimum 1 hr Load (kW) Average 1 hr Load (kW) Average Daytime 1 hr Load (kW) Maximum 1 hr Load (kW) Maximum 1 hr Critical Load (kW) Existing Fossil Generation (kW) New Fossil Generation (kW) Existing Solar (kW) New Solar (kW) Existing Battery Power (kW) Existing Battery Energy Storage (kWh) New Battery Power (kW) New Battery Energy Storage (kWh) Existing Wind (kW) New Wind (kW) Total Generation on Microgrid (kW) Renewable Generation (% of Annual kWh) Emissions (Yr 1 Tons CO2) Emissions Reduction (Yr 1 % CO2) Average Outage Survived (h) O+M Costs (Yr 1 $ before tax) CapEx ($) CapEx after Tax Incentives ($) Net Present Value ($)
mg0 634 60 178 247 306 170 0 0 0 722 0 0 153 1,177 200 154 1,228 99 11 99 495 25,713 2,260,039 1,421,868 202,161
mg1 675 243 453 574 861 550 0 0 0 2,706 0 0 573 4,803 0 1,176 4,455 140 -1,051 140 1,395 90,341 8,922,385 5,633,934 -767,444
Summary None 323 630 821 1,163 720 0 0 0 3,428 0 0 726 5,980 200 1,330 5,683 128 -1,040 128 495 116,054 11,182,424 7,055,802 -565,283

Report Generated

2023-07-10 12:40:42.284471

Model Inputs

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User Warnings

Supporting critical loads across microgrids assumes an AMI metering system. If not currently installed, add budget for the creation of an AMI system.
Pre-existing battery battery_675_existing will not be utilized to support loads in microgrid mg1.
Pre-existing battery battery_675_2_existing will not be utilized to support loads in microgrid mg1.
Supporting critical loads across microgrids assumes the ability to remotely disconnect 3-phase loads.

Distribution Upgrades needed to create Microgrids

Microgrid Location Recommended Upgrade Cost Estimate ($)
mg0 mg0 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg0 mg0 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg0 632633 SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg0 634a_data_center AMI disconnect meter 500
mg0 634b_radar AMI disconnect meter 500
mg0 634c_atc_tower AMI disconnect meter 500
mg1 mg1 Microgrid Design 100,000
mg1 mg1 Microgrid Controls 100,000
mg1 671692 SCADA disconnect switch 50,000
mg1 675a_hospital 3-phase relay 20,000
mg1 675b_residential1 3-phase relay 20,000
mg1 675c_residential1 3-phase relay 20,000
mg1 692_warehouse2 3-phase relay 20,000